US Bridges

Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt

Good

Portsmouth city, Virginia · 0.00 Beg. 164 · Structure no. 000000000028376

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,070 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
32,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt in Portsmouth city, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,936 by 2042. The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 164 Wbl
Crosses58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt
Location0.00 Beg. 164
RouteState Highway 164
Coordinates36.85324, -76.33134
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,070 ft (630.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,148 (2022)
Projected traffic46,936 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt carry?

About 32,148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt?

The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 164 Wbl over 58 Wbl; 164 Ebl & Pmt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).